Spyglass Talent Solutions, a retained recruitment firm based in Raleigh, NC, has been engaged by Homes by Dickerson to conduct a search for a Residential Designer.
Founded in 1975, Homes by Dickerson is a locally owned, private custom home builder in Raleigh, renowned for combining quality and sustainability with innovative design solutions. Homes by Dickerson seeks a Lead Residential Designer to take full ownership of the design process, driving innovation and ensuring each project reflects the company’s dedication to exceptional quality.
Homes by Dickerson is looking for a collaborative and creative Residential Designer to support the company’s growth. In this role, the Residential Designer will work closely with colleagues to blend current trends with a clear, strategic vision, crafting designs that resonate with clients and reflect the values of the Homes by Dickerson brand. This designer will play a key role in enhancing client experiences by delivering forward-thinking, high-quality designs that embody Homes by Dickerson’s commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities include:
· Ensure building science, construction best practices, and building codes are used to confirm the viability of designs.
· Demonstrate knowledge of Homes by Dickerson pricing and how it relates to plan design.
· Explore new building techniques and materials and evolve plan design to new standards of construction.
· Incorporate field verifications/field problem resolutions into plan design and evolution.
· Understand Architectural Review Board and/or Unified Development Ordinance guidelines of all subdivisions in which Homes by Dickerson builds.
· Work with team to develop and evolve plan portfolios to meet market demands, Homes by Dickerson Architectural Style Guidelines, and plan-related sales tools.
· Work with team to ensure construction details/sections/materials are defined and executed properly.
· Work directly with the team to create lot-specific home designs utilizing plan portfolios or new plans and elevations.
· Understand the team’s budget constraints, preferred style, site conditions, and community standards.
Skills and Experience:
· Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Architecture is preferred
· 2+ years of experience in residential design
· Knowledge of AutoCAD/Vectorworks or other design software.
· Proficiency in digital redlines or sketching is desired.
· Familiarity with construction best practices, applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, various building types, and other legal restrictions.
· Ability to generate new or different products or solutions; express fresh insight & think outside of existing paradigms.
· Motivated to seek further education on new design and construction methods.
· Able to use available information to draw a timely conclusion and take quick action for individual job
· Able to maintain composure and resourcefulness to complete job responsibilities while maintaining urgency.
· Ability to exercise judgment in building realistic solutions to problems.
· Ability to collaborate with others to achieve team goals.